League star trashes Dunedin flat (+video)

The England rugby league team may have lost to the Kiwis on Saturday night in Dunedin but some of the team continued with the hard hits right into the small hours.

England hooker Josh Hodgson is facing disciplinary action after being filmed destroying a door at a student flat in the city early today.

Two video clips emerged today showing Hodgson running into and crashing through a closed interior door in the flat.

Others at the party were heard chanting "Go through the door", just before the player smashes through it.

After the stunt Hodgson emerges grinning to cheers from the group.

English winger Josh Charnley could also be seen in one of the videos.

The videos were understood to have been taken at a Duke St property.

Josh Hodgson. Photo Getty
Josh Hodgson. Photo Getty
The team was in the city for the final of the 2014 Four Nations tournament on Saturday against the Kiwis -- a match won by the home team.

England manager Jon Roberts said they were aware of the incident.

"It is being dealt with internally with the person involved and they will be disciplined."

The players had been given permission to go out after last night's game, he said.

"On behalf of England Rugby League, we apologise for the behaviour and have arranged for the repair of the small amount of damage.

"We have had a great time in Dunedin and the city has made us welcome. Last night's match was a great spectacle for International Rugby League and we look forward to returning to the city in the future," Mr Roberts said.

A Four Nations spokesman said the tournament had been a success.

"The incident in Dunedin is thus disappointing. We have been in contact with English officials, who are dealing with the matter."

Dunedin police said they had not received any complaints about the incident.

On Tuesday the team went to the Wingatui races in Dunedin, but had to leave because of the antics from a group of drunk students.

Hooker Daryl Clark told The Daily Star he had never seen as many drunk people in my life.

"We were all sober so it was a bit of an eye-opener. We didn't stay too long when we realised what it was like."

In 2011, a touring England rugby union team got into trouble as a result of antics while drinking.

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